July 28, 2010
July 25, 2010
And, you thought slavery was abolished?
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2010
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill
H.R.5741 -- Universal National Service Act
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To require all persons [girls, too] in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime ... and for other purposes.
It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States, and every other person residing in the United States, who is between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform a period of national service [which] shall be performed either--
as a member of the uniformed services; or in a civilian capacity that, as determined by the President, promotes the national defense, including national or community service and service related to homeland security.
A person may be inducted to perform military service only if--
(1) a declaration of war is in effect;
(2) the President declares a national emergency
(3) members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps are engaged in a contingency operation pursuant to a congressional authorization for the use of military force.
Persons who do not volunteer to perform military service or are not inducted for military service shall perform their national service obligation in a civilian capacity.
The period of national service performed by a person under this title shall be two years.
The President shall prescribe such regulations such as the types of civilian service ... and the penalties for failure to perform civilian service satisfactorily.
July 15, 2010
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill
H.R.5741 -- Universal National Service Act
________________________________________
To require all persons [girls, too] in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime ... and for other purposes.
It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States, and every other person residing in the United States, who is between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform a period of national service [which] shall be performed either--
as a member of the uniformed services; or in a civilian capacity that, as determined by the President, promotes the national defense, including national or community service and service related to homeland security.
A person may be inducted to perform military service only if--
(1) a declaration of war is in effect;
(2) the President declares a national emergency
(3) members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps are engaged in a contingency operation pursuant to a congressional authorization for the use of military force.
Persons who do not volunteer to perform military service or are not inducted for military service shall perform their national service obligation in a civilian capacity.
The period of national service performed by a person under this title shall be two years.
The President shall prescribe such regulations such as the types of civilian service ... and the penalties for failure to perform civilian service satisfactorily.
July 12, 2010
July 6, 2010
"You can't just tell people what to do! There's laws!"
If you look at the comments under this video, almost every viewer is on the cop's side.
July 5, 2010
The one thing we, as Americans, cannot stand is when one country occupies another - it makes our collective blood boil:
Clinton criticizes Russia for occupying Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rebuked Russia on Monday for occupying parts of Georgia and building permanent military bases in contravention of the truce.
Several times she pointedly referred to Russian troops as occupiers of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. She said the U.S. was "appalled and totally rejected" Russia's rationale for the invasion.
Georgia gained its independence in 1991 with the collapse of Soviet communism.
TBILISI, Georgia – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rebuked Russia on Monday for occupying parts of Georgia and building permanent military bases in contravention of the truce.
Several times she pointedly referred to Russian troops as occupiers of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. She said the U.S. was "appalled and totally rejected" Russia's rationale for the invasion.
Georgia gained its independence in 1991 with the collapse of Soviet communism.
July 3, 2010
"Zachary.... I made some lemonade. Could you use a glass? ....."
That's a line from "Crimes of the Heart"
